Quantity Surveyor

Alexander Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Associates is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major water infrastructure project in London. You will lead all QS and commercial activities, administer NEC contracts, manage procurement and develop robust cost reporting and forecasts.

You will work closely with project leadership, planning and controls teams to drive commercial governance, value engineering, and successful delivery on a £400 million flagship programme.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in commercial management within major infrastructure, utilities, civil engineering or process engineering projects.
• Strong NEC contract administration experience, including compensation events and change control.
• Proven experience in estimating, procurement, cost planning, forecasting, valuations and final account management.
• Experience supporting projects through design, construction and commissioning phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead all quantity surveying and commercial activities for designated project work packages.
• Administer NEC contracts and subcontract agreements, including early warnings, compensation events, change management and payment processes.
• Manage procurement activities from tender preparation and bid evaluation through to subcontract award.
• Prepare and maintain accurate cost reports, forecasts, cash flow projections and commercial performance metrics.
• Proactively manage project change, ensuring entitlement, valuation and supporting records are identified and agreed in a timely manner.
• Support value engineering initiatives while maintaining project quality, safety and operational requirements.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including valuations, variations, payments and final accounts.
• Work closely with planning and project controls teams to assess programme impacts and commercial risks.
• Provide commercial advice and support to project and senior leadership teams.
• Maintain robust commercial records and governance processes.
• Support the development of junior commercial team members and contribute to a collaborative project culture.

Skills

NEC contract administration

Cost reporting & forecasting

Procurement & tendering

Change management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

HNC/HND in related discipline

Job description

Location: London

Sector: Water Infrastructure / Utilities

Project: £400 Million Flagship Water Infrastructure project

Our client, a leading International Tier 1 Contractor, is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major water infrastructure project in London. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key commercial role on a high-profile clean water programme, taking responsibility for the commercial management of a significant pumping station and associated works package. Working closely with project leadership, engineering teams, subcontractors and client stakeholders, you will help ensure successful project delivery through strong commercial governance, cost control and contract management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all quantity surveying and commercial activities for designated project work packages.
• Administer NEC contracts and subcontract agreements, including early warnings, compensation events, change management and payment processes.
• Manage procurement activities from tender preparation and bid evaluation through to subcontract award.
• Prepare and maintain accurate cost reports, forecasts, cash flow projections and commercial performance metrics.
• Proactively manage project change, ensuring entitlement, valuation and supporting records are identified and agreed in a timely manner.
• Support value engineering initiatives while maintaining project quality, safety and operational requirements.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including valuations, variations, payments and final accounts.
• Work closely with planning and project controls teams to assess programme impacts and commercial risks.
• Provide commercial advice and support to project and senior leadership teams.
• Maintain robust commercial records and governance processes.
• Support the development of junior commercial team members and contribute to a collaborative project culture.

Requirements

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in commercial management within major infrastructure, utilities, civil engineering or process engineering projects.
• Strong NEC contract administration experience, including compensation events and change control.
• Proven experience in estimating, procurement, cost planning, forecasting, valuations and final account management.
• Experience supporting projects through design, construction and commissioning phases.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of UK construction legislation and CDM requirements.
• Full UK driving licence.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading International Tier 1 Contractor and contribute to the successful delivery of a major water infrastructure project in London. If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career and work on a high-profile infrastructure programme, we would love to hear from you.